Since I run my own business, I have the best flex time. I have to meet clients, so that gets me out. I can also run errands whenever I want so I usually only put in stretches of 1 or 2 hours unless I'm on a deadline or have a heavy workload. We also have a dog and she gets a few more walks and ear scratches than she used to.

Hang in there, first of all. Its a luxury. Just think... you get to check email while drinking your coffee (or whatever) in your PJ's instead of heels! Actually, I've worked from home for years on different jobs and at first it takes some getting used to. What worked for me was a schedule. That schedule included stepping away from your desk and OUT of the house to clear your head everyday, no matter how busy you are. Whether you drive to a coffee shop and work for an hour out of the home (if you are too busy to break) or to go on a run or walk near or around lunch-time when you know that your contacts are breaking for lunch. Seeing people and having relationships help, so any time you can break away, dress-up and see your colleagues is refreshing too. I set up Video Conference on my computer to have meetings via video-cast to see people as well. It's tough, but once you find your groove, its easier.

I'm a stay home mom...which is work, if you count housework . When my daughter started school, I really felt alone and isolated. I agree with JLeaBacon....it's a luxury. I love that I don't have to be at work at a certain time. When you start to feel bored, just find something you enjoy doing. When my daughter started school, I taught myself how to crochet, watching youtube videos. This may not interest you, but surely there is something new that you would like to try.

The pit that a lot of people fall into while being home all the time, including myself, is eating out of boredom...snacking... and letting yourself go. I went through a mild depression and stayed in jammies for days straight and did not realize it. I was just being comfortable. I did my housework...then showered and lounged. My husband finally complained about it. lol

That's the other thing about staying home, my wife expected me to do more housework since I was here during the day. I explained to her that I have a home office and was outing in more hours now because of book keeping and other things. I also let her know, politely, that if she continued with this line of thinking, single people have to do all the house work...